Back in November of 2015 I wrote a post, titled “First and Last in 2016,” and in it, I was already calling 2016, “The Year of the Ultras.” It felt very strange reading this old post because while some things turned out slightly differently than how I imagined, I’m amazed at how much 2016 actually panned out.
Tag: american cancer society
Chicago Marathon 2016: Race Recap
If I could draw any similarities between my first Chicago Marathon and this one, it would be the weather was awfully similar. Very similar. In fact, practically identical. And that would be the only similarity because this time around, everything else was different.
Chicago Marathon: 2 Days Before
Before I even get to the fun and excitement of race day, I wanted to dive into the fun and excitement in the days leading up to the Chicago Marathon. Obviously, this wasn’t my first time in Chicago, but there was definitely a lot more specialness going on this time around.
Chicago Marathon: Final Words
While Javelina Jundred has been at the forefront of training because it’s such a huge distance for me, I have never forgotten for one minute, the other important race I have waiting for me this coming Sunday, October 9th – the Chicago Marathon!!! Woohooo!! I can’t say enough of why the Chicago Marathon is so important to me. If…
Chicago Marathon: With Love and Gratitude
On Tuesday I posted about reaching my first initial goal of receiving 75% of my fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society. I moved the bar up again and aimed to reached 90% so I can wear my new running singlet, and the goal was met within a matter of minutes of posting. On Wednesday morning, I woke up…
On The Trails: One More Step
A day after having a not-so-great trail run I had tears for another reason – I reached 90% of my fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society which meant I get to wear my new running singlet! And then on Wednesday morning, I reached 100% of my goal and unlike Monday’s tears, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s tears were…
Chicago Marathon: Reaching A Goal
Back in June, I received my first official shirt from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive it! I had no idea I was getting it! I mean, I knew I would be getting a shirt at some point but I didn’t know when. It was the first time…
Javelina Jundred: It’s starting to get really real
It’s the day before my next 50K race and I’m on the cusp of freakout mode. You see, not only is the Bulldog 50K an important race for me in terms of a personal goal and part of my 100 mile training, but as I’m tackling those 31-ish miles, I’m also aware I’m exactly 9 weeks until I line…